At Neighborhoods.com, we connect interested homebuyers with our network of trusted real estate agents who help assist them on their journey. If you’re an experienced product professional looking for a company where you can drive product strategy and lead in an award-winning culture, we want to hear from you.

The Vice President of Product will oversee all aspects of product life cycle management within the company. They will be responsible for crafting the vision and strategy of the product department and ensure product roadmaps support business objectives. They will report directly to the CEO.

The VP of Product will direct the research, design, and product development roadmap through a team of three product managers. Their discipline acts as the voice of the customers, represents internal stakeholders, and is responsible for delivering the highest possible value for the business. The Product department will own the technology lifecycle of new products, features, and enhancements from conceptualization to release.

About Neighborhoods.com

Neighborhoods.com is a leading operator of specialized online real estate marketplaces. Comprising brands 55places.com, neighborhoods.com, and 55places Mortgage, the company guides visitors through the entire homebuying and selling journey. Its two core real estate websites provide up-to-date home sale listings across the U.S., detailed community descriptions, photos, independent reviews, and access to its network of carefully-selected agents––ensuring each prospect is met with the most knowledgeable and credible experts in their designated area. To learn more, visit the brands’ websites.

What you’ll be doing as our Vice President of Product:

• Work with the CEO and senior leadership team to create an overall product strategy tied to the company’s operating goals.
• Maintain ownership of all product related decisions. Be accountable for the success or failure of the company’s products.
• Clearly communicate the vision of the products to all of those involved with the organization, including stakeholders and the development team.
• Create alignment around product goals and targets.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our feature backlog.
• Understand our users’ needs and wants. Drive the processes that meet these needs; analyze and refine to ensure continuous product improvements.
• Have a keen awareness and understanding of our competitors’ offerings and ensure we can excel in our key areas of focus.
• Identify opportunities for growth and pursue ideas through research and testing.
• Ensure research conducted by UX translates into effective designs on our products that meet consumer expectations.
• Monitor data and trends that would signify potential threats or opportunities for our products. 
• Hold all product team members accountable to drive results by being available, removing barriers and obstacles, facilitating change, and providing coaching/feedback related to performance.
• Engage in regular discussions with VP- and C-Level executives about high level decisions which will drive the company’s strategy.
• Own a two-sided marketplace that includes a B2C marketplace experience targeting consumers through our websites and a B2B marketplace building and improving tools for our partner agents to help them service the consumers who use our services.
• Oversee a team of 10, which includes product managers, product designers, and UX researchers.

We think you could be really successful if you:

• Think and communicate at a big-picture level
• Will inspire our teams to work together to create something great
• Create and maintain positive energy in a team environment
• Enjoy driving creative solutions from ideation to production
• Have experience in a growth stage environment
• Can clearly set realistic goals and timelines for our products that all stakeholders can agree on

Basic requirements to do the job:

• 10+ years in product related roles with 4+ years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in B2C or consumer marketplace environment
• Experience in B2B environment
• Experience leading change
• Ability to build, mentor, and coach a team
• Demonstrated ability in identifying opportunities to improve products in ways that drive company growth
• Knowledge in all areas of product management including the ability to conceptualize, develop and implement innovative product development programs
• Excellent communication skills

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in product development in the real estate industry
• Product management experience in a business to consumer environment

Why Neighborhoods.com?

• The standards: insurance, FSA, 401k with match, flexible PTO, and casual dress code
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer and charity opportunities
• Donation matching program
• Transparent and approachable leadership and management
• You will help people on the journey to making one of the single biggest decisions of their life!

Our team is currently working remotely. Our company intends to return to in-person office work when it is safe to do so, and employees feel comfortable going in. Candidates may be located in Chicagoland; VPs who reside outside Chicagoland are expected to travel to headquarters 30-40% of the time.

Neighborhoods.com is an equal opportunity employer for people from all different backgrounds. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, or age. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that is comfortable for everyone. We will not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

We encourage candidates from marginalized or underrepresented communities to apply, as we value the unique insight and experiences you bring to the table. Like many companies, we still have work to do in creating a diverse and equitable workplace. We are actively working toward this goal through policies and training that foster a workplace where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute and be successful. If you have any questions about whether or not you should apply or whether your work experience matches a particular requirement, please reach out to us at [email protected].

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Additionally, Neighborhoods.com participates in the E-Verify program.